The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
Last week’s replies: What would be the most useful superpower?
It’s clear that the world as it is – considering the climate crisis, the rise of nationalism, geopolitical tumult, the possibility of AI killing us all by the end of the decade – could do with some more ethically astute and capable leadership. If you could timewarp them into the present day, which leader from history could the world do with now – and why? Bernard, Machynlleth
Post your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com. A selection will be published next Sunday.
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